Key additions: OF Curtis Granderson, RHP Javier Vazquez, DH Nick Johnson, OF Randy Winn, RHP Chan Ho Park
Key losses: OF Johnny Damon, OF Hideki Matsui, OF Melky Cabrera, C Jose Molina
Spring storylines
Joba rules? Though the rotation is stacked, from CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett to their new acquisition in Vazquez, the Yankees will have a battle for the fifth starter spot between their top two young pitchers, Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes. The loser would likely go to the bullpen and help set up closer Mariano Rivera.
Leaning left: Where will Granderson play? The All-Star centerfielder is versatile enough to move to leftfield (replacing departed Johnny Damon) and will split time with CF Brett Gardner this spring in both spots.
Lining up: Damon and Matsui will be missed, but how do the new pieces (Granderson, Johnson, etc.) fit in? Manager Joe Girardi thinks the lineup can be just as productive as last season, when New York scored more runs (915) than any team in the majors. It appears Granderson and Johnson are the top candidates to step into the No. 2 spot left by Damon.
Stadium: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa
Tickets: Season — upper outfield $285, upper reserve $437; single game — upper outfield $17, upper infield $27, lower outfield $29, lower infield $31.
More information: (813) 879-2244; (813) 287-8844 TicketMaster; steinbrennerfield.com
MARCH
3: Pirates
4: at Phillies
5: Rays
6: Blue Jays
7: at Twins
8: at Pirates (ss)
8: Phillies (ss)
9: Pirates
10: at Tigers
11: Braves, 7:05
12: at Nationals
13: Orioles (ss)
13: at Tigers (ss)
14: at Pirates
16: Astros, 7:05
17: at Phillies
18: Rays, 7:05
19: at Rays (ss), 7:05
19: Tigers (ss)
20: at Astors
21: Tigers
22: at Phillies
24: Nationals, 7:05
25: at Orioles
26: Phillies, 7:05
27: at Tigers
28: Tigers
29: at Orioles, 7:05
30: at Braves (ss)
30: Blue Jays (ss), 7:05
31: Twins
APRIL
1: at Blue Jays
2: Orioles, 7:05
3: Yankee Future Stars
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